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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 11/02/2025 and 11/02/2026
(37) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: First Landing State Park
Nov. 2, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Visit the Trail Center Museum to discover the park’s coastal habitats with this seek and find activity.
Nov. 8, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Watch our ecosystem change before your very eyes on this Ranger led program!
Nov. 8, 2025. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Fishing is a timeliness tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Nov. 8, 2025. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Cape Store (Camp Store)
The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.
Nov. 9, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
The cooler, quieter months are some of the best times to explore the scenic beaches of First Landing.
Nov. 9, 2025. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Seine netting is a skill that dates back many centuries ago for people to enjoy the bounty of the seas.
Nov. 9, 2025. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Campfire Ring (in wooded area off Live Oak Trail, next to Main Parking Lot)
Join the Rangers to discover new skills to help you survive in the wild.
Nov. 15, 2025. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.
Nov. 16, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Parking Lot Behind the Beach Amphitheater
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
Nov. 16, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Parking Lot Behind the Beach Amphitheater
Will you take up the bow and try your hand at the sport of archery?
Nov. 22, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
How well do think you know the park?
Nov. 23, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Go with the flow and investigate the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Nov. 28, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Need a break from holiday shopping?
Nov. 29, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Autumn is in the air!
Nov. 30, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Explore First Landing on your own and stop by the Trail Center to pick up your nature journal booklet.
Dec. 20, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Bundle up and explore the frosty beauty of First Landing State Park with our Self-Guided Winter Adventure Scavenger Hunt!
Dec. 21, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Discovery Room inside Trail Center
Come face-to-face with some of First Landing State Park’s most fascinating residents!
Dec. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Narrows at 64th Street
Meet Rangers at Narrows Beach for a guided bird-watching experience through our tidal marshlands.
Dec. 28, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Grab a Bald Cypress Scavenger Hunt from the Trail Center and hit the trail!
Jan. 1, 2026. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Join us for a guided hike through the diverse wetland ecosystems of First Landing State Park, where five unique trails come together to showcase nature’s own “trail mix.” This immersive journey will take you through a variety of wetland habitats- including cypress swamps, salt marshes, and maritime forests.
Jan. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center
Discover the heart of First Landing State Park on this unique guided hike that blends camping culture with coastal beauty.
Jan. 1, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Boat Ramp at 64th Street
Bundle up for a seasonal adventure into the salt marshes of First Landing State Park!
Jan. 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
How many animal inhabitants of First Landing State Park can you identify?
Jan. 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
During the winter, deciduous trees make it difficult to tell them apart due to the lack of leaves.
Jan. 10, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing is home to many creatures both large and small.
Jan. 10, 2026. 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Williams Farm Recreation Center
In honor of the 2026 Winter Wildlife Festival enjoy a showing of the animated film Migration!
Jan. 11, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!
Jan. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Trees are some of the most crucial organisms on the planet.
Jan. 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Become a Turtle Tummy Detective!
Jan. 18, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it!
Jan. 18, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
The Bald Cypress Trail is one of the park’s most popular trails with several swamp overlooks.
Jan. 24, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Princess Ann Recreation Center Exhibit Hall
Join us on January 24 at Princess Anne Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff!
Jan. 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Utilize the magical colors of the swamp during this arts and craft workshop!
Jan. 28, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
April 29, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
July 29, 2026. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
Sept. 30, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Do you love First Landing State Park and want to make a difference?
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